Taiwan Unveils T-Dome Air Defense System
- During his National Day address on October 10 in Taipei, President Lai Ching-te announced the initiation of the T-Dome project, a comprehensive, multi-layered air defense system designed to enhance Taiwan’s national security.
- Increasing pressure and threats from China, which asserts sovereignty over Taiwan, led to this major announcement aimed at strengthening the island’s defense capabilities.
- The T-Dome integrates domestic and foreign equipment, employs smart technology, and addresses diverse threats including drones, rockets, missiles, and aircraft.
- Lai pledged increased defense spending, with the government set to propose a special budget and raise spending above 3% of GDP next year.
- China responded on October 9 by stating it would 'firmly defend national sovereignty', signaling continuing tensions and ongoing vigilance between both sides.
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Taiwan Announces Massive Defense System Countering China
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said that the country will construct a multi-layered air defense system called the “T-Dome” to defend itself against increasing threats from China. “The increase in defense spending has a purpose; it is a clear necessity to counter enemy threats and a driving force for developing our defense industries,” he said, going on to list Taiwan’s “three major goals.” “First, we will accelerate our building of the T-Dome, …
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Taiwanese President Pledges to Build ‘T-Dome’ Air Defense System Amid Growing China Threat
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has vowed to accelerate the construction of a new “T-Dome” air defense system in the face of communist China’s military threats. Lai made the remarks in a national address in front of the Presidential Office Building in Taipei on Oct. 10, which is celebrated as National Day in Taiwan. This year, the celebration also marked Taiwan’s 114th birthday. “We will accelerate our building of the T-Dome, est…
Taiwan Strengthens Air Defence to Counter ‛Enemy Threats’
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed on Friday, October 10, to accelerate the development of a multi-layered air defence system as part of efforts to counter “enemy threats.” The announcement came a day after his government warned that China is enhancing its ability to attack the East Asian country’s main island. During Taiwan’s National Day celebrations, Lai declared We will accelerate our building of the T-Dome, establish a rigorous air def…
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